It’s not uncommon for up-and-coming fashion brands to launch as a capsule collection of apparel before expanding down the line to include branded accessories after a year or so. This article features three young but well-loved fashion labels releasing their first lines of handbags this fall.

They say good things come in threes, and amazing fashion launches are no exception. Recently, three brands rolled out their first-ever handbag collections—all of which were exceptional to say the least.

1. Ramy Brook

Let’s time travel back to the year 2010 when designer Ramy Sharp launched her contemporary womenswear brandRamy Brookwith the mission to deliver versatile day-to-night pieces—an area, she felt, was missing in the market place. Four successful years later, Sharp has applied the same thought to handbags (above). “Many of the bags can be worn in a few different ways, like a tote to a cross-body or a messenger to a clutch, just like a few styles from my ready-to-wear collection,” Sharp tells InStyle.com, calling out the fringe Stevie messenger as her favorite (it’s named after her daughter!). “The chain and fringe really have a wow factor—it has the right amount of detailing to keep it classic rather than over-the-top.” The 42-piece handbag collection ranges from $395 to $645 and is available for pre-order now atramybrook.com.

From sneaks swathed in fierce animal print to boots sprinkled with studs, it’s no wonder Ash’s fashionable footwear has found fans in some of our favorite celebrities and street style stars, likeJaime KingandAlessandra Ambrosio. And that cool, rocker ‘tude has translated well—really well—into a 29-piece handbag collection. “Like the shoes, Ash handbags are focused on washed and textured leathers in deconstructed shapes with great attention to detail, such as fringe, chains, and custom-made studs,” said Kenny Horowitz, president of Ash handbags. The detailing can be found on such styles, like hobos, backpacks, and clutches, priced between $95 and $495 atashfootwearusa.com.

Technically,technically, the dynamic designing duo Jodie and Danielle Snyder behind the popular jewelry lineDannijolaunched their first handbag collection earlier this year when they brought their signature art deco aesthetic to a seven-piece line of purses. But they’re at it again with a fall collection. Like its spring collection, the latest designs boast all the same unique elements found in the brand’s statement necklaces, but differ in new styles, like mini duffels and backpacks clothed in embossed leather, velvet stingray, metallic snake, and houndstooth. “We focused on easy-to-wear silhouettes that were quality made, functional, and had a strong sense of brand DNA,” said Jodie Snyder Morel. The 33-piece fall collection (between $98 and $1,098) is up for grabs at dannijo.com.

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Interesting debate has always surrounded commodities and materials derived from animals, particularly on the production and manufacturing techniques used to make animal-derived products.

The meat industry, for one, has been widely chastised for its prevalent practice of “factory farming,” which is linked to animal cruelty. This is why certain “alternative” practices – such as vegetarianism and veganism – are being widely and aggressively promoted in the hope of encouraging the “lessening” of animal cruelty idea through a paradigm shift toward “ethical” living.

This question has engendered certain “well-meaning” entities to promote alternatives to leather, an example being the so-called “vegan leather.” However, the production of vegan leather is also being scrutinized and criticized as being just as harmful or even more to the environment than the production of leather.

What is the point of this discussion, as is true with all other discourse? Consumers, rather than joining proclaimed revolutionary movements or latching on to trendy or fashionable earth-changing concepts du jour against a demonized idea, should examine their own choices on a deeper level and never join bandwagons for the sake of. Critical thinking is the only way to achieve truly beneficial paradigm shifts.

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If there’s one type of bag ideally designed for frequent traveling, it’s the crossbody leather bag. Durable, comfortable, and stylish, this type of shoulder bag is the best companion for chronic travelers. Here are just some of the reasons why it and the jetsetter are inseparable:

Compartmentalized. This feature is enough to make a crossbody leather bag the best choice for long-distance travel. With multiple compartments to fit all kinds of travel essentials, the bag is an on-the-road organizer. With a crossbody bag, a traveler can easily locate the passport one moment and sunglasses the next.

Durability. Crossbody bags made from genuine leather are tough enough to handle extensive slinging and swaying, especially during long trips. Genuine leather is resistant to scratches, stretches, and discoloration.

Safety. Compared to cotton or nylon fabric bags, a leather bag is a safer choice to carry important stuff, especially in crowded tourist areas where theft is a concern. Leather is simply thicker and tougher, making it harder for pickpockets to pry open.

Style. Genuine leather is a material that gets even more stylish over time. Through many travels, one can find the crossbody bag not just great for traveling, but also a natural fit for personality and sense of style.

Based in New York, Miele Swiss is a luxury brand of leather bags and purses. More bag models and information can be found in this Pinterest page.